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Wilfred

Means "desiring peace," from Old English words for will or desire and for peace.

Meaning and origin

Wilfred joins two Old English words, willa, "will, desire," and friþ, "peace."

How to pronounce Wilfred

English (US)WIL-frid /ˈwɪlfrɪd/

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